Historic Bridges in Virginia
2,504 bridges built before 1951 in Virginia still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 2,504 bridges in Virginia built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH OF FALLING CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 6,293 |
| STONY CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,150 |
| SUGARLAND RUN | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 37,893 |
| Greasy Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 456 |
| ISAACS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 232 |
| NORTH RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,220 |
| POND | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 40 |
| PINEY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,114 |
| LEDBETTER CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 68 |
| SCHIMINOE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,719 |
| TOE INK SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,728 |
| TOE INK SWAMP | Virginia | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 5,728 |
| JONES RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,439 |
| DIASCUND CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,400 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,908 |
| LAZARETTO CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 601 |
| MALLORYS CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 145 |
| Mine Run | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,614 |
| Rock Castle Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 539 |
| Sandy Creek | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 341 |
| CSX RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 319 |
| Blackwater Creek | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 27 |
| Rush River | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 35 |
| TINKER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,471 |
| Narrows Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 26,261 |
| Narrows Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 26,261 |
| MOORES CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,446 |
| CARR CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,142 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,004 |
| PAGE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,953 |
| TOWN RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,466 |
| TRIB CEDAR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,953 |
| 4 STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,925 |
| GREENDALE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 15,759 |
| Route 58 | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 910 |
| BROAD ROCK CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| BIG TOWN HILL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 16,577 |
| HOOFS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,000 |
| HOOFS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,000 |
| NORTH RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 75 |
| SPOUT RUN | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 8,222 |
| BAILEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 300 |
| SPOUT RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 19,591 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,725 |
| JOHNSONS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,241 |
| BEAVER POND CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,485 |
| Terrapin Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,347 |
| Stonewall Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 48 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 3,476 |
| Br. of Big Otter River | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,694 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.